Corrugated-iron roof.



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GORRUG'ATED IRON ROOF.

(Application fil ed Aug. 27, 1900.)

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NITED.

MICHAEL WANNER, OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.

CORRUGATED-IRON ROOF.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 668,549, dated February 19, 1901.

Application filed August 2'7, 1900. Serial No. 28,209. (No model.)

To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that 1, MICHAEL WANNER, o the city of St. Louis, State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Corrugated-Iron Roofs, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part hereof.

This invention relates to roofingand siding; and it consists of the novel construction, combination, and arrangement of parts hereinafter shown, described, and claimed.

Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a roof embodying my invention. Fig. 2 is a plan view showing my improved roofing in use. Fig. 3 is alongitudinal sectional view of a portion of the roofing. Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on the line a a of Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is a sectional view taken on the line 0 cof Fig. 3.

In constructinga roofing in accordance with the principles of my invention the purlins l are supported longitudinally, and upon the purlins are carried sections 2 of corrugated galvanized iron or other metal. The sections 2 may be of any suitable size, but preferably have their ends resting upon the purlins l, the upper sections having their lower ends mounted upon the upper end of the next lower section. The metallic sections 2 are corrugated, as stated, and have their adjacent sides 3 turned upwardly and bearing against each other. Roofing-felt 4 is placed over the upturned edges of the adjacent sections and also between the ends of the overlapping sections. closes the upturned edges, thereby forming a very close joint and preventing any leakage whatever. The clamp 5 is secured in position over the upturned edges of the adjacent sections by means of rivets 6, thereby holding all parts securely in position. The pur- (See Fig. 5.) Ametallic clamp 5 in-.

lins 1 are preferably channels, and upon their edges are carried the sections 2 of roofing.

Nails or fasteners 7 are passed through openings in the sections 2 and are passed around the purlins and have their lower ends 8 twisted together. The upper ends of the nails 7 are enlarged, so that they will fit closely within the openings through which they are passed, thereby preventing any leakage. Washers of lead are placed around the nails 7 above the sections 2 and serve to form a closer joint. The nails or fasteners are preferably passed through the upraised portions of the sections of roofing, whereby the water is less liable to pass through the openings through which the nails are passed. These and other improved features of construction embodied in my invention result in a very effective roofing, absolutely preventing leakage through any of the parts. Very close joints are formed, which prevent the parts being injured by rust, thereby increasing the value of the roofing.

I claim The improved roofing, consisting of sections of corrugated metal having their adjacent edges turned up in a vertical plane and bearing close against each other, a strip of roofing-felt inclosing the upturned edges and interposed between the ends of the adjacent sections", a metallic clamp covering the said felt and edges, and nails or fasteners passing through the raised portions of the corrugated sections and around the purlins and having their lower ends twisted together.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

MICHAEL WANNER.

Witnesses:

EDWARD E. LONGAN, ALFRED A. EIOKS. 

